Batman RIP
Old bats is certainly in the spotlight over the coming few months. Of course, the highlight is the Dark Knight movie to be released at the end of July. Never shy to cash in on their franchise, the good folks at DC have ensured fans have something to chew on while waiting for the motion picture.
Batman R.I.P is the rather ominous comic book storyline that is set to kick off in issue #676 of Batman and continues all the way through to the movie’s release.
For the full detail of which issues contain the storyline, refer to this PDF. My hope is that this doesn’t turn into the unmitigated disaster Superman had to endure during his brief death a few years ago. Artwork on the covers by Alex Ross. That’s good. Readers to judge the content and value of the story, I guess. The tagline: Who will live? Who will die? Who will be Batman? The answers are sure to shock you in “Batman R.I.P.
Yes, there is a new Batmobile in the opening issue of R.I.P.
But, stories of Batman‘s impending doom are probably far from the truth. You simply can’t kick a brand like this in the teeth. For those with a love of those shiny Danish plastic bricks there’s the promised release of the ‘Tumbler‘ Batmobile as seen in the last movie and to re-appear in The Dark Knight.
More than likely, the products to be brought to market by Lego in June will include some other highlights featured in the bat universe.
Whatever the outcome of Batman R.I.P., the Batman is sure to live to fight another day.
